food – Basil and Oil

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Ever since the dawn of time, the Dutch have boiled their Brussels sprouts. What people especially loved to do, is boil them into oblivion so you were left with a foul smelling green mush. Not great. I am fortunate enough to have two parents who know how to boil them to perfection so unlike many…

Sweet Sunday – Ginger and Cinnamon Christmas Cookies

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. At least inside the house. The Christmas tree is standing and decorated, Christmas lights are turned on, candles and the fireplace is lit. The weather is just not cooperating with my ideal imagination of what Christmas and December should look like. But hey, it’s all about food,…

The Kitchen Takeover – Fusilli Gorgonzola di Papa

Absolute fantastic recipe for cheeselovers. It’s my dad’s signature dish that no one else ever cooks. I can do it, but it just never seems to taste the same as when he makes it. Honestly, this is a recipe that you might need to get used to. I’ve only been eating it for a year…

The Kitchen Takeover – Beet and Mashed Potato Casserole

I’m fairly certain that this is one of the first dishes that my mom taught me how to cook. It’s incredibly simple to make, yet you learn a few basics throughout the process, such as how to cook minced meat but most importantly when you’re Dutch, how to boil potatoes and mash them.Only a couple of…

Sweet Sunday – Malteser Cupcakes

There are a couple of products that I just don’t buy because I know myself and I just cannot resist eating the whole darn bag at once. Namely, Doritos Nacho Cheese and Maltesers.However this time I wanted Maltesers and I wanted them bad. So what did I do? I made Malteser cupcakes with even more…

The Kitchen Takeover – Macaroni di Mama

If you think you know comfort food, think again. My mom’s macaroni beats everything. It’s for those days when you’ve gone cycling to work in the rain and when you drove home it was still raining. For the days when the whole word seems to be against you. The days when you’re way too tired…

Sweet Sunday – Salted Caramel Brownies

I’m just going to come clean here. I am not a huge fan of chocolate. There, I said it. I like it, but I never really crave it. Except for this one simple combination which makes me want to never stop eating it; sea salt, caramel and milk chocolate. So why not try and recreate…

Sweet Sunday – Glazed Coffee and Cinnamon Muffins

Muffins are one of my favourite baked goods. I mean, they’re small cakes. Besides, they are so versatile, you can tweak the recipe to your own liking. Make them with sunflower oil or with butter. Make them fruity or add some spice. Seriously, what’s not to love?I love to eat them alongside a cup of tea….

Sweet Sunday – Mini Limoncello Cheesecakes

Won’t you just look at these cuties? Aren’t they gorgeous?Their looks aren’t all they have got going for them. These little cheesecakes have a wonderful fresh flavour coming from the tangy lemon. The surprise comes later when after the first taste the limoncello joins the party. Although it’s quite a heavy liqueur (at least for me…